Charter Oak USD Meeting Board of Trustees - February 19, 2026

The Charter Oak Unified School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on February 19, 2026, focusing on educational achievements, partnerships, and fiscal matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and acceptance of the district's audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, which received an unmodified opinion with no significant deficiencies. The audit highlighted a clerical error in facility condition reporting but no financial impact. The board also addressed budget challenges, including a resolution to eliminate or lay off 22 classified personnel positions due to a $3 million budget shortfall driven by declining attendance and reliance on one-time state and federal funds. The district emphasized efforts to strategically allocate remaining funds to maintain essential student services, including special education and intervention programs. Public comments expressed concern about the impact of budget cuts on student safety and support. The board discussed the importance of prioritizing services despite financial constraints and the need for ongoing advocacy for adequate education funding at the state and federal levels.